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Voykit pocket guide · Türkiye (Turkey)
Şirince
Spend a half‑day strolling the village, taste wine and olives, then stay one night in a guesthouse; no need for more than 1 night.
Şirince is a small Ottoman‑style village in the Central Aegean hills, 8 km from Selçuk. Its narrow streets, two restored churches, olive‑grove walks and local wine make it a pleasant half‑day stop, with a night‑time stay for a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (high heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TRY
- Money
- Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY). About ₺56 to €1 in late September 2026 — check; inflation was still in the double digits, so prices rise several times a year.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₺150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₺250–400 excl. bed · High ₺400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Lokanta / simple café: Leave the coins or round up.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.; Taxi: Round up to the next ₺10–50.; Hamam: 10–15% to the attendant (tellak/natır).; Guide / driver day: €10–20 for a guide, €5–10 for a driver per day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₺50–100.
- Water
- Tap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water. Restaurants charge for bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops. Public toilets (WC) cost ₺10–30 — carry coins or small notes. Most toilets have a bidet spray; paper goes in the bin in older buildings.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | ₺15–25 |
| Pide (Turkish pizza) | ₺30–45 |
| Glass of fruit wine | ₺20–35 |
| Minibus Selçuk → Şirince | ₺10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ADB · Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
- Bus about 1 h to Selçuk, then minibus to Şirince
Typical fares
- Selçuk → Şirince minibus
- about ₺10, runs every 10 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Village is pedestrian‑only; walk everywhere. From Selçuk take a minibus (10 TL, every 10 min) to the entrance. Private cars can park for a fee.
See and do
Known for
- Ottoman architecture
- Olive oil and fruit wines
- Two restored churches
- Scenic hill walks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus | Minibus Selçuk → Ephesus (≈20 min), then bus to Şirince (≈20 min) | ≈1 h total |
| Selçuk town centre | Minibus from Şirince (10 TL, every 10 min) | ≈15 min |
Sleep
- Şirincem Pansiyon
- Basic rooms €25/night, restaurant meals €5–7
- Terraced Houses
- Boutique rooms in renovated houses, price check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Affedersinizaffedersiniz |
| Thank you | Teşekkür ederimteşekkür ederim |
| How much is it? | Ne kadar?ne kadar |
| Can I have the menu? | Menü alabilir miyim?menü alabilir miyim |
| Where is the bathroom? | Tuvalet nerede?tuvalet nerede |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Merhaba' (hello) or 'Selamün aleyküm' in conservative areas; cheek kisses between friends of the same sex; avoid: Offering a hand to a conservative woman first — wait for hers
- Mosques: Covered clothing, headscarf for women, shoes in hand, quiet voice; avoid: Walking in front of people praying; visiting during Friday midday prayer
- Hospitality: Accept tea or at least a sip; bring sweets or pastries to a home; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly; showing the soles of your feet
- Politics and history: Listen; let hosts raise it; avoid: Opinions on Atatürk, the Kurdish issue, Armenia or Cyprus with people you just met
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly in conservative towns during the day; avoid: Eating, drinking or smoking in front of fasting people in small towns
- Gestures: A slight upward head nod with a tut means 'no'; avoid: The OK hand sign (can be read as rude) and a thumb between fingers
- Dress in town: Shorts are fine in Istanbul and resorts; longer clothes in the interior and east; avoid: Swimwear away from the beach
- Names: First name plus Bey (men) or Hanım (women): 'Ahmet Bey'; avoid: Using the surname alone
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking fee for private cars at the village entrance
- Keep litter; villagers ask visitors to take trash away
- Minibus schedule may vary in off‑season – check locally
Şirince is safe for tourists; main risks are hot summer days and occasional stray dogs – keep water and watch your belongings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Şirince yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ottoman architecture
- Olive oil and fruit wines
- Two restored churches
- Scenic hill walks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Şirince, revision 5313762 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5313762
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Şirince
Bu adrese lütfen
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Ambulance112
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish consulates in major cities.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sirince). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.